HC Deb 26 February 1912 vol 34 c1127W
Mr. BENNETT-GOLDNEY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the foreshadowed increase in the taxation of the site and mineral values of land, and in view of the grant of their mining rights to the Anglo-Westphalian Coal Exploration Company by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners over certain of their properties in Kent, he will, in any future legislation affecting them, make provisions to safeguard the interests of small holders holding land in proximity to the East Kent coal centres?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I think the hon. Member's anxiety is somewhat premature.